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  • Jhoan Duran RP | PHI

    Phillies' Jhoan Duran: Secures save Monday

    Duran notched a save against the Brewers on Monday with a perfect inning of work.

    Duran needed just six pitches to retire Milwaukee in order in the ninth inning. The right-handed closer has successfully converted nine of 10 save opportunities since joining Philadelphia at the trade deadline, registering a 1.69 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 13:0 K:BB over 10.2 frames spanning 13 appearances over that stretch. Duran's save Monday was his 25th of the campaign, and he's just two shy of the career-high mark he established with Minnesota in 2023.

  • Juan Burgos RP | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Juan Burgos: Suffers forearm injury

    Burgos suffered a right forearm contusion in Monday's 7-5 extra-inning loss to the Rangers, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Burgos was struck in the right arm by a 108.6 mph line drive off the bat of Alejandro Osuna with two outs in the top of the ninth inning, ultimately exiting the game as a result. The right-hander underwent X-rays, which came back negative, but he will undergo additional testing Tuesday.

  • Jason Adam RP | SD

    Padres' Jason Adam: Dealing with quadriceps injury

    Adam was diagnosed with a left quadriceps tendon rupture following Monday's 4-3 loss to the Orioles, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.

    Adam went down with what appeared to be a significant left leg injury with one out in the top of the seventh inning. It is now understood to be a quad issue, and the right-hander will now be sidelined for the foreseeable future. Adam is likely done for the season, and in his absence, Adrian Morejon may be thrust into a more prominent role in the back end of San Diego's bullpen.

  • Cubs' Andrew Kittredge: Earns fourth win in relief

    Kittredge (4-3) tossed a scoreless inning of relief with two strikeouts to earn the win in Monday's 7-6, extra-inning victory over Atlanta.

    Kittredge was tasked with working the top of the 10th inning, and he breezed through the frame on 13 pitches. The righty then earned his second win with his new team when Carson Kelly delivered a walk-off hit in the bottom of the 10th. Since joining the Cubs at the trade deadline, Kittredge has a 4.15 ERA and 17 strikeouts across 13 innings, and he's settled into a setup role ahead of closer Daniel Palencia.

  • Emilio Pagan RP | CIN

    Reds' Emilio Pagan: Surrenders two homers in blown save

    Pagan blew the save in Monday's 5-4 win over Toronto, allowing three runs on three hits and no walks with no strikeouts in one-third of an inning.

    It was the second time this year that Pagan served up multiple home runs, and he's now converted only one of his last four save chances. It's worth wondering if the 34-year-old right-hander's hold on the closer role is slipping a bit -- Pagan has a 6.10 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB across his last 10.1 innings. That said, the door could be opening for the likes of Tony Santillan and Scott Barlow to step in for additional save opportunities. Santillan has a 2.13 ERA since the start of August, and Barlow owns a 1.26 ERA over that same stretch.

  • Jason Adam RP | SD

    Padres' Jason Adam: Carted off Monday

    Adam (leg) was carted off the field in the seventh inning of Monday's contest against the Orioles, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

    Adam entered the game in the top of the seventh inning with the score tied 3-3, recording one out before surrendering back-to-back singles, the latter of which he suffered a left leg injury during. The right-hander went down in a heap, potentially sustaining the injury on his follow-through. Unfortunately, Adam appears to be facing a substantial absence with a potentially season-ending injury.

  • Edwin Diaz RP | LAD

    Mets' Edwin Diaz: Notches 25th save

    Diaz picked up the save in Monday's 10-8 win over the Tigers, throwing 1.1 clean innings. He struck out two.

    The save was the 25th of the year for Diaz, who last saw a save opportunity back on Aug. 16 versus the Mariners. The All-Star right-hander had a shaky 4.50 ERA through April 26, but he's essentially been a lights-out closer since the start of May. Over his last 41 innings, Diaz has a 1.10 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 61:11 K:BB to enhance his ERA to 1.87 for the campaign.

  • Lake Bachar P | MIA

    Marlins' Lake Bachar: Ineffective as opener Monday

    Bachar (5-2) took the loss in Monday's 2-0 defeat to the Nationals, allowing two runs on two hits and no walks in two innings. He struck out two.

    Bachar made his first start of the season as an opener, but he didn't fare well over his two frames of work. It's unclear how the Marlins plan on deploying the right-hander going forward, though he'll likely need a few days off before becoming available from the bullpen again. Through 60.1 frames, Bachar owns a 3.58 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 67:27 K:BB.

  • Jose Ferrer RP | SEA

    Nationals' Jose Ferrer: Tallies fifth save Monday

    Ferrer earned the save in Monday's 2-0 win over the Marlins, allowing no hits and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out one.

    Ferrer produced his fifth save of the season, and each of which of have come following the trade of Kyle Finnegan. Ferrer had a 5.28 ERA through June 29, but he's settled in as Washington's closer and established a fairly strong grip on the role. Over his last 21.2 innings, the southpaw boasts a 1.66 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 21:3 K:BB since the start of July to bring his ERA to 4.09 for the year.

  • Shelby Miller RP | MIL

    Brewers' Shelby Miller: Dealing with elbow issue

    Miller exited Monday's 10-8 loss to the Phillies early with a right elbow injury, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

    Miller felt something "pop" in his elbow, leading to an early departure, which certainly doesn't sound good. The right-hander may be set for an extended absence, but more information on his status will likely come in the near future.

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